7 Tips for Tri Newbies
Triathlon is not as intimidating as it sounds. Start your journey today with these insider secrets.
By Joel Runyon
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A Brick Workout for Every Distance
Some people love them and some people hate 'em, but all triathletes should do them. Here are 10 bricks to help you prepare for race day.
By Karen Buxton
How Long Is a Triathlon?
From sprint to Ironman, find out what the actual distances are of the most common multisport events.
By Gale Bernhardt
The Basics of Good Running Form
Everything from poor head position to tension in your wrists can throw off your running form. The good news is that it's never too late to make adj...
By Marc Evans
8 Items for Your Triathlon Gear Bag
You've got the goggles, bike and running shoes, what more could you need, right? Not quite. Here are eight items that will help you be more prepare...
By Michelle Valenti
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Your Brick Workout
Every triathlete has a lovehate relationship with their brick workout. But think again when adding that second and third one. Burnout, injury and p...
By Marisa L. Carter
Periodization: The 4 Phases of Training
Have you ever heard that you need to "periodize" your triathlon training? Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what that actually means.
By Gale Bernhardt
How CrossFit Can Benefit Triathletes
When done correctly, CrossFit can help athletes get over a frustrating plateau of persistent injury and stale performance, and onto an upward athle...
By Nathan Helming
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